We’ve been hearing drizzles of information about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 for months, but now there’s been a tidal wave, as a complete specs list for the phone has just leaked.

This comes from @UniverseIce – a leaker with a good track record – who claims that these specs are 100% accurate, so they clearly have confidence in them.

According to this source then, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. They list the resolution as QXGA+, which in practice means it’s likely similar or identical to the 1768 x 2208 resolution of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.

100% accurate Galaxy Z Fold47.6" QXGA+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.2" HD+ AMOLED, 120HzSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1 12GB RAM256/512GB storageRear Cam: 50MP + 12MP (UW) + 10MP (3x)Inner Cam: 4MP 2.0μm (UDC)Outer Cam: 10MPAndroid 12, OneUI 4.1.14400mAh battery, 25WMay 30, 2022

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The cover display meanwhile is apparently a 6.2-inch HD+ AMOLED one with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the phone is also said to have a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 12GB of RAM, a choice of 256GB or 512GB of storage, a 4,400mAh battery with 25W charging, and Android 12, overlaid with Samsung’s One UI 4.1.1.

Finally, they claim the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a triple-lens rear camera consisting of a 50MP wide one, a 12MP ultrawide one, and a 10MP telephoto one with 3x optical zoom, while the outer selfie camera is a 10MP one, and the inner one is a 4MP under-display snapper.

While we’d take all of these specs with a pinch of salt, the reputable nature of the source coupled with their confidence is promising. Plus, while there’s some new information here we’ve heard a lot of this before, so it’s likely that at least much of it is accurate.

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Analysis: how does the Z Fold 4 compare to the Z Fold 3?

Now that we have an idea of more or less all of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4’s specs, it’s worth looking at which parts of it are likely to be an upgrade on last year’s model.

Based on the specs above, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a more powerful chipset than the Galaxy Z Fold 3, along with upgraded wide and telephoto cameras, offering more megapixels in the case of the former and a longer-range optical zoom for the latter. The Z Fold 4 also of course looks set to ship with a newer version of Android.

However, every other spec looks identical to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 based on this leak. That’s not the worst thing though, as the Z Fold 3 is a fantastic phone – achieving 4.5 stars in our review, and one of our main complaints was the cameras, which look like they will be getting upgraded here.

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When the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro were teased by the company at the keynote speech of its annual Google IO conference, we thought we'd seen the entirety of the line - after all, the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were the only members of its line (not including the spin-off Pixel 6a).

We might be wrong, though, as rumors are pointing to there being a third member of the line. 9to5Google has found bits of Google code that mention a model with the tag G10 - the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have already been linked to the tags C10 and P10, so it's not one of those, and the Pixel 7a and an extra unknown Pixel phone are known as Felix and Lynx.

So this G10 phone is something completely different - what's more, some specs were linked to it, which makes it sound rather premium. Apparently it'll have a Tensor chipset, 120Hz screen refresh rate and 1440 x 3200 resolution, and dimensions that make it clear it's a phone and not a tablet.

The code makes it sound like a Pixel 7 device, and the specs suggest it's more comparable to the Pro device than it is to the standard one. Our money, then, is on this being a top-end alternative to the Pro model - quite a few companies offer Pro Plus or Ultra versions of their flagships and this could be Google's take on that.

This is the first leak or rumor on there being a top-top-end Google smartphone, so we'll have to see what other leakers and analysts think, but if this phone is real it could spell bad news for Samsung.

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Analysis: a real Galaxy S22 Ultra rival

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra sits at the top of our ranking of the best smartphones, and for good reason - it has a premium design, lots of power and incredible cameras.

We often compare top-end smartphones to it when they're launch, calling them S22 Ultra rivals based on their design or price, but Google is one of the few companies which really has a chance to supplant Samsung for the top spot.

That's because Google has a legacy of making fantastic camera phones, as its AI processing is incredible for scene optimization. The key reason that the Google Pixel 6 Pro doesn't beat it is because the Galaxy S22 Ultra simply has more cameras and a few extra modes.

If a Google Pixel 7 Ultra came along with a greater camera array, it really could give the Galaxy S22 Ultra a run for its money in terms of photography power, which in turn would make it a contender for our top spot. Plus, Google could bring some features that even Samsung doesn't offer - we'd love to see a macro mode, and changeable AI settings.

Sure, the phone would need to be solid in other areas too, so the Pixel 6's software bugs would need to go, but the 6 series is fairly high in our 'best phone' ranking already.

So if there is a Google Pixel 7 Ultra, it really could do something the iPhone 13 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro have failed to do: knock the S22 Ultra off its throne.

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The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed his favorite scene in season 3 – and it's one that rivals Herogasm, in his eyes.

Speaking to TechRadar ahead of The Boys season 3's June 3 release, Kripke opened up on the sequence that shines a light on the arrogance of superheroes in The Boys' universe, and the 'act first, think later' approach that many of them live by.

Unsurprisingly, many fans of the hit R-rated Prime Video show are eagerly awaiting the live-action adaptation of Herogasm, the graphic novel series' most controversial storyline. And, while he's excited to bring Herogasm to Prime Video's global audience, Kripke explained that he was just as hyped to adapt another of his "favorite stories in the comics" for the show's third instalment, even if it's been altered slightly for the TV series.

"I'm looking forward to fans seeing the flashbacks in Nicaragua," Kripke said. "One of my favorite stories in the comics involves Mallory, who is a World War II veteran, because that was the timeline of that story [in the source material].

"In the show, we see young Mallory's first interaction with Soldier Boy and the super team Payback [in Nicaragua], and how horribly wrong it goes. The Supes are such vain a******s and completely ill-prepared to handle an actual battle. That's something that's always stuck with me, because it proves how useless these heroes actually are. They're too arrogant to train – they just show up and think their powers are enough."

Soldier Boy and Payback really make a meal of the battle in Nicaragua. (Image credit: Amazon Studios)

Of course, there are plenty of other wild, emotional, action-packed, and hilarious sequences that make up The Boys' third season. And, with Amazon Studios only releasing the first three episodes on Prime Video on launch day, Kripke is naturally hesitant to spoil any other major (and potentially jaw-dropping) scenes in the show's latter episodes.

Still, The Boys TV show's creator believes fans will get a kick out of seeing Soldier Boy and Payback in their prime. In Kripke's view, the battle in Nicaragua doesn't just indicate how incompetent Vought's manufactured superheroes are – it also reveals one particular element of the superhero genre that humorously niggles in the back of Kripke's mind.

"It really makes you think about every superhero's training," Kripke joked. "Take the Avengers. Where did they learn how to do any of the s**t they do? Did they ever take a Krav Maga class? For the superheroes in The Boys' universe, they're too arrogant to just think they can do all these things. So I really love that side of the superhero genre. And, you know, the Nicaragua sequence was a huge and elaborate scene to film, but one that was super fun to do."

For more content concerning The Boys season 3, find out why one cast member was shocked to learn what goes down in Herogasm. Meanwhile, read up on which legendary DC superhero Kripke wants to mock in a future season of The Boys. And be sure to check back with TechRadar later this week for our spoiler-free review and in-depth chats with Kripke and the show's main cast.

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Diablo Immortal is almost here. The next entry in the acclaimed action RPG series will be hitting screens on Thursday, June 2, with Blizzard having now unveiled exactly when it will launch across timezones.

You don’t have to wait for its release to get in on the action, however. PC players can pre-load Diablo Immortal right now, letting you jump straight into Sancturay when the free-to-play multiplayer game goes live.

Although Diablo Immortal will release on Android and iOS devices at the same time it launches on PC, there'll be a slight difference between them. The PC port will release in open beta, as the development team irons outs a few final technical creases.

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Diablo Immortal release time

Diablo Immortal will release at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on Thursday, June 2. If you’re playing in Australia, you’ll be able to jump into the game at 3am AEST on Friday, June 3.

In a blog post, Blizzard said some players might see the game appear on the Google Play and Apple App Store as early June 1. This, it says, is due to how games are rolled out across mobile platforms, but you shouldn't bank on an early appearance.

Check out this snazzy infographic to see when the game launches in your region at a glance. 

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Diablo Immortal preload

If you’re planning on opening the gates of Hell on PC, you can pre-load Diablo Immortal now. Head over to the Battle.net download page to get started, and create a Battle.net account if you don’t already have one – it’s required to play the PC version of the game.

You’ll also need to download and install the Battle.net client if you’re playing on PC. Android and iOS users, however, will be able to find the game directly through their respective app stores.

While you wait, get the lowdown on all the Diablo Immortal classes, so you know exactly which character to take into the perils of Sanctuary. Or, find out all there is to know about Diablo Immortal controller support, so you know which gamepad to take with you.

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Google Assistant can already recognize your voice from others and pick up what you're saying pretty well, but even more improvements look to be on the way: references to "personalized speech recognition" have started popping up in the code of the Google app for Android.

This is courtesy of some keen-eyed observations from the team at 9to5Google, who found that the latest version of the app will offer to "store audio recordings on this device to help Google Assistant get better at recognizing what you say".

While we don't have too much to go on here, it looks as though the feature could be similar to something Google already does on some of its smart speakers: processing some common queries locally on a device to speed up recognition and processing.

Knowing your voice

Based on the snippets of information found hidden in the app, if this functionality is turned off by the user then Google Assistant "will be less accurate at recognizing names and other words that you say frequently".

While it's not clear exactly what difference these improvements are going to make, it would seem that local processing on an Android phone and an ability to recognize your own vocal quirks – accent, unique contact names and all – are going to make the Google Assistant experience even more fluid than ever.

At this stage we don't know when (or even if) Google will push this out officially, but more information should be forthcoming should it become a fully fledged feature. As we heard at Google IO 2022, efforts to make Google Assistant conversations more natural are always ongoing.

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Analysis: Google Assistant still has plenty of room for improvement

Google Assistant is arguably the best digital assistant in the business at the moment, thanks to Google's innovations in machine learning and the way that it reaches into just about every part of our lives, from web search to smart home gadgets. However, that doesn't mean that there isn't still room for improvement.

The ultimate goal is to have chatting with Google Assistant be as simple and as seamless as chatting with a friend or relative – and there's still some way to go until that's the case, despite the regular upgrades that keep getting pushed out.

With the supposed new feature mentioned above focusing on "personalized" conversations, it would seem Google wants to make its Assistant better at understanding those commands and words that are most specific to you.

In other words, it won't be caught out when you mention a name or a phrase that makes perfect sense to you but that an artificial intelligence system would get confused by. It makes sense to store this data for Google Assistant on your phone too, the device that's close by you for most of the day.

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If the Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra didn’t quite do it for you, there might be one more member of the S22 line left to consider, as we’re likely to see a Samsung Galaxy S22 FE.

This would probably be an upper mid-range handset, designed to slot in at the bottom of the line. But given that the Galaxy S22 will have seen some price cuts by the time it lands, that may not neatly pan out.

In any case, below we’ve collected everything that we’ve heard so far about the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE, and we’ve also included a wish list of things that we want from the phone.

Cut to the chase

• What is it? A more affordable member of the S22 line
• When is it out? Probably October or later
• How much will it cost? Likely at least £699 / $699 / AU$999

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE release date and price

It’s hard to predict when the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE might launch, as while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE landed in January 2022, the Galaxy S20 FE hit stores in October of 2020.

So Samsung hasn’t been consistent with the release timings, though an October launch would make a lot more logical sense than a January launch, as the latter would bring it much too close to when we’ll probably see the Samsung Galaxy S23. It would also make sense for all of the Galaxy S22 line to land in the same year.

But then the FE phones don’t make a whole lot of sense in a number of ways, as will become clear in this article.

Indeed, while October might be the most sensible time to launch the Galaxy S22 FE, one source claims that it probably won’t land this year – if it lands at all, while another said that – as of late April – the phone wasn’t even in development yet. So a launch in 2023 is actually looking more likely, and it’s possible this phone won’t see the light of day at all.

There’s no news on what the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE might cost if and when it does launch, but for reference the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE started at £699 / $699 / AU$999, so a similar starting price here is possible.

The S22 FE might have a similar price to the S21 FE (Image credit: Future)

News and leaks

We haven’t heard much about the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE, but one thing we have heard is that it might use a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset.

This is a high-end chipset that’s comparable to the Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 used in the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S22 line, albeit from a brand with less prestige – and therefore probably a lower price for Samsung.

So it could make sense for the phone to use this, given that the Galaxy S22 FE itself will probably be a cheaper handset than the other S22 models, but there’s evidence to suggest it won’t as well.

For one thing, another source has since said it won’t use the Dimensity 9000, and on top of that using a MediaTek chipset in an FE phone would be a change for the company, as these handsets have previously used either Snapdragon or Exynos ones.

So we’d say a Dimensity 9000 is probably actually unlikely, with the Galaxy S22 FE more likely to get the same chipset split as the rest of the S22 line – meaning an Exynos 2200 in Europe and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in most other places.

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE: what we want to see

There’s plenty that we want to see changed or improved for the next FE phone, including the following things.

1. A lower price

Our biggest problem with the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was its price, as while it had a lower starting price than the Samsung Galaxy S21 launched at, you could often find the S21 heavily reduced by the time the S21 FE landed, putting the FE in the awkward position of potentially being more expensive in practice.

That wasn’t a workable position for it to be, so Samsung really needs to ensure the Galaxy S22 FE is genuinely more affordable than the Galaxy S22 if it wants a hit on its hands.

2. Better battery life

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE doesn't last as long as we'd like (Image credit: Future)

Battery life is the bane of many smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is no exception, just barely lasting a day of moderate use. We’d say its life was slightly below average, and we’re hoping for above average life from the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE.

That could be achieved by boosting the capacity – perhaps to 5,000mAh – or just by optimizing the software, but one way or another it’s something we want to see.

3. Faster charging

On a related note, we weren’t terribly impressed by the charging speeds of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Or really by the charging speeds of most Samsung phones, as even the Galaxy S22 Ultra charges slower than many rivals.

That at least manages 45W charging though, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is stuck with quite slow 25W charging, so we’d like to see an upgrade here for the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE.

4. A glass back

We don't want the next model to have a plastic back (Image credit: Future)

While the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE isn’t a top-end phone, it’s pricey enough that we’d expect premium materials, yet it has a plastic back. We don’t want the same to be true of the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE – even if it has a price cut (unless that price cut is seriously substantial).

Once a phone costs over about $500 / £500, plastic really shouldn’t be a major part of it, so we want a glass back on the Galaxy S22 FE.

5. A clear reason to exist

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has largely similar specs to the Samsung Galaxy S21, and where they differ the changes don’t always work out in the S21’s favor. That’s despite the Galaxy S21 FE being positioned as a lower end phone.

Add to that the messy pricing outlined above, and it’s a hard, confusing sell, so for the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE we want Samsung to clearly position the handset. 

Making it more affordable will help, but we also want to see clearer differences in the specs from the standard S22, and with the S22 FE packing the lesser specs of the two. But not too much lesser, or it might prove unappealing. It’s a tricky balance.

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Happy "it's nearly June" time, everyone! It's remarkable to think that we're nearly halfway through 2022, isn't it? It only feels like yesterday that the world's biggest streamers were preparing to drop their first productions of the year. And, while there's been plenty of audiences to enjoy over the past five months, things are about to hot up even more in the battle for viewers' attention.

It's endured a fair deal of bad press in recent weeks, but Netflix is laying down a marker with its sizeable content offering in June 2022. The streaming giant will no doubt be on a high after Stranger Things season 4 part 1's release on May 27, but that's just the start of its summer (or winter, depending on where you live) push to be the go-to streamer over the next four weeks.

Of course, it'll have competition from Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and more. Those vying for Netflix's streaming crown have a number of top-tier movies and TV shows to put in front of your eyes, too, so don't discount what they have to offer you. From superhero-based content to comedies, and rom-com dramas to action or sci-fi oriented films, you'll find something worth checking out in our 'top picks for June 2022' list below.

Here, then, are the 11 biggest movies and TV series you'll want to catch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and more in the coming weeks.

Interceptor (Netflix)

When to stream it: Friday, June 3

Australian action-thriller novelist Matthew Reilly makes his feature film debut with Interceptor, an action-drama flick co-produced by Marvel movie star Chris Hemsworth and starring the Thor actor's wife Elsa Pataky.

Pataky plays Captain JJ Collins, an army officer who is reluctantly stationed on a Pacific Ocean-based nuclear missile interceptor base after she's wrongfully forced to leave her dream job at the Pentagon. When the charismatic US soldier-turned-criminal Alexander Kessel (Luke Bracey) infiltrates the offshore camp, alongside his expertly-assembled crew of mercenaries, with the aim of carrying out a potentially apocalyptic plan, Collins becomes the last line of defence in preventing Kessel and company from carrying out their villainous plan.

The upcoming Netflix movie looks like your average action-thriller, but there are bound to be some great and gripping action sequences throughout. One to watch if you're looking for a weekend film where you can switch your brain off for a couple of hours.

The Boys season 3 (Prime Video)

When to stream it: Friday, June 3

The first of three superhero shows to arrive in June. The R-rated Prime Video series is back for its third outing after nearly two years away and, based on the trailer above, The Boys season 3 could be the funniest, goriest, and most emotional entry yet.

Picking up one year after the season 2 finale, The Boys finds the show's morally complex heroes and villains in various positions of power that they want (or don't want) to be in. Homelander's wings have been clipped following the fallout over Stormfront, Billy finds himself reluctantly working for the government (with none other than his former protégé Hughie supervising him), and the world itself in a relative time of peace.

Unsurprisingly, it isn't long before things spiral out of control. When The Boys learn of an anti-Supe weapon that may finally put an end to Homelander's reign of terror, their quest to find it puts them on a collision course with Homelander and the Seven. Civil wars start erupting within the two groups' ranks, but the re-emergence of Soldier Boy, Vought's first ever Supe, may force them to put their differences aside to combat a threat graver than Homelander himself.

The first three episodes of The Boys' third season simultaneously land on June 3. Subsequent episodes will follow weekly until the finale on July 8. And we expect it, as well as the live-action show's adaptation of the Herogasm storyline, will be truly diabolical.

Ms Marvel (Disney Plus)

When to stream it: Wednesday, June 8

If The Boys is a bit too adult-themed for you, why not check out Ms Marvel, aka the latest MCU Phase 4 project, when it arrives on June 8?

Starring newcomer Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, Ms Marvel charts the origins of the titular superhero as she tries to balance her school, social, and superpowered lifestyles upon acquiring her own abilities. The Pakistani-American teenager is a massive fan of the Avengers, so it seems all of her dreams have come true when she becomes a superhero in her own right. As Ms Marvel's Disney Plus series will explore, though, dreaming of being a superhero and actually becoming one are two entirely things.

Early social media reactions have suggested that Ms Marvel will be another win for Marvel Studios, but it remains to be seen if it'll be as critically acclaimed as Loki, WandaVision, or Moon Knight. There has been pushback from Ms Marvel's fanbase over the heroine's powers being altered, after all, with Marvel Studios president Kevine Feige and the character's co-creator trying to explain why that creative decision has been taken.

Even if it doesn't end up being as popular as previous Marvel TV shows, we're confident it'll be another strong entry in the MCU. We'll be reuniting with Kamala/Ms Marvel in 2023's The Marvels, too, alongside Brie Larson's Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris' Photon, so you'll be seeing more of Vellain's version in the future.

Hustle (Netflix)

When to stream it: Wednesday, June 8

Netflix will be hoping that Adam Sandler's latest film can be as big of a hit as Uncut Gems, the A24-developed 2019 crime thriller that landed a number of prestigious prizes on the 2020 awards circuit.

Like Uncut Gems, Hustle will see Sandler's on-screen character looking to unearth a diamond in the rough. However, Hustle will be much more of a feel-good, sports-oriented flick, with Sandler's Stanley Sugerman finding renewed purpose and love for basketball when he discovers a new talented but raw player in Bo Cruz, who's played by actual NBA player Juancho Hernangómez.

Sugerman, a travel-weary scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, strikes up a father-son style bond with Bo, the pair's passion for basketball shining through. Somewhat expectedly, the duo team up to prove that they can make it as a professional coach and NBA player respectively. But, with naysayers lurking around every corner, their journey will test their resolve and desire to make it to the top. Be prepared to laugh and cry at this likely inspirational drama.

For All Mankind season 3 (Apple TV Plus)

When to stream it: Friday, June 10

Apple TV Plus has a flair for creating stunning sci-fi shows. Foundation and Severance are arguably the pick of the bunch, but For All Mankind is another superb addition to Apple's original TV series offerings.

Fans of this fictional space race story will be delighted to hear, then, that it's coming back for its third season. After a time jump from 1983 to 1995 in season 2's final episode, For All Mankind's next entry will likely chart the US and Russia's battle to colonize Mars. You know, after the first astronauts set foot on the red planet in the final moments of season 2 episode 10.

We'll see a new storyline play out in the show's third season, while some new faces will join its stellar cast. According to an official Apple TV Plus press release, season 3 will see "the Red Planet becomes the new frontier in the Space Race, not only for the U.S. and the Soviet Union, but also an unexpected new entrant with a lot to prove and even more at stake." Curiously, though, it's not another nation that throws its hat into the ring. You'll have to watch the trailer above to find out who it is.

Peaky Blinders season 6 (Netflix)

When to stream it: Friday, June 10

Following its six-episode return on the BBC in the UK, Peaky Blinders season 6 finally arrives on Netflix for its international fanbase. The period piece makes its Netflix return on June 10, with all episodes dropping on the streaming giant on that date. Unlike British fans, then, those based in the US and further afield will be able to binge watch it over an entire weekend, if you so wish.

So where does the Netflix show pick up in season 6? Unsurprisingly, straight after the season 5 finale, with Cillian Murphy's Tommy Shelby in a dark, dark place. No sooner have we caught up with Tommy and company, however, and the show jumps forward four years to 1933, putting our favorite characters in new situations that are every bit as tense, suspenseful, and captivating as the previous five seasons.

With Peaky Blinders season 6 set to be the final instalment in the series, you'll be pleased to know that UK fans and critics have lauded it as the best entry in the show's history. You can be the judge of whether they're right or not, but you should prepare yourself for a thrilling end to what's been one of the best British shows of recent years.

Spiderhead (Netflix)

When to stream it: Friday, June 17

The Netflix content wheel keeps on turning as June progresses and, if a sports-based film or TV period drama aren't your thing, maybe this sci-fi thriller will be instead.

Spiderhead stars Chris Hemsworth – yep, him again – as Steve Abensti, a so-called brilliant and charismatic visionary who founded the state-of-the-art, offshore penitentiary known as Spiderhead. Here, inmates can sign up to an experiment, which fits with a surgically attached device that administers doses of mind-altering drugs, in exchange for their lengthy jail terms.

Two such subjects in Jeff (Top Gun: Maverick's Miles Teller) and Lizzy (Birds of Prey's Jurnee Smollett) agree to sign up to the program, and quickly form a connection as a result of their drug-fuelled interactions. But, as is always the case with such trials, things start to go wrong – very wrong, in fact – and it isn't long before Abnesti's experiment forces Jeff and Lizzy to question everything about who they are, what they're doing here, and how they can potentially escape.

Based on George Saunders' short story for The New Yorker, Spiderhead is directed by Joseph Kosinski, whose previous credits include the underrated Tron: Legacy, the Tom Cruise-starring Oblivion, and, as mentioned, Top Gun: Maverick. While you're here, read our chat with Kosinski on how he filmed some of Maverick's most spectacular sequences.

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Prime Video)

When to stream it: Friday, June 17

One for the romance fans out there now. Based on Jenny Han's New York Times best-selling book trilogy of the same name, The Summer I Turned Pretty is billed as a multigenerational drama-coming of age tale that largely focuses on the love triangle between Isabel 'Belly' Conklin (newcomer Lola Tung) and two guys she falls for. The problem? Belly's would-be suiters are brothers. Uh-oh...

The Prime Video series will explore other aspects of, well, love and everything to do with relationships. Amazon Studios suggests that the show will also tackle the ever-evolving dynamics between moms and their children, the power of female friendship, and the nostalgia of those perfect summer nights spent with people you really care about.

Sure, The Summer I Turned Pretty won't be for everyone, but there's bound to be an audience for it. It's getting released at the right time – i.e. those long summer nights we mentioned above – so why not check it out?

The Umbrella Academy season 3 (Netflix)

When to stream it: Wednesday, June 22

The third and final superhero-centric show to launch in June, Netflix's The Umbrella Academy follows in The Boys' footsteps in receiving its third outing in the very near future.

After the Hargreeves family successfully averted another apocalypse, the misfit siblings thought they had finally traveled back to their own timeline. Naturally, their joy is short-lived – turns out, they've been transported to an alternate reality where their recently deceased father Sir Reginald Hargreeves is alive and well. 

Not only that, but The Umbrella Academy has been replaced by a more powerful, collaborative, and cool superhero team called The Sparrow Academy. Oh and, thanks to their continual messing with the timeline, The Umbrella Academy have created yet another world-ending event. This time, they've only got five days to prevent this doomsday from occurring. Time's a tickin', guys and gals.

The Umbrella Academy season 3 will launch in full on June 22, with the show's main cast all returning for its latest instalment. Expect plenty of drama, musical dance numbers, witty retorts, and dysfunctional family-based action to play out across its 10 episodes. If you want a rundown on what season 3's episodic titles may tease from a plot perspective, read our expert guide.

Westworld season 4 (HBO Max)

When to stream it: Sunday, June 26

Everyone's favorite sci-fi western-thriller series returns on HBO Max in June, with Westworld's fourth season debuting on WarnerMedia's streaming platform following a two-year hiatus.

The acclaimed HBO Max show will see all of its biggest stars reprise their roles from previous instalments, including Evan Rachel Wood (True Blood), Jeffrey Wright (The Batman), Thandiwe Newton (Reminiscence), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok), and Ed Harris (Top Gun: Maverick). It's a good job we know about which actors are back for season 4, too, as there's little in the way of a plot synopsis for us to entice you with.

Right now, showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy are keeping their cards very close to their chest. WarnerMedia is being similarly coy about what to expect from season 4, with the company only revealing a teaser trailer and a brief logline that teases the show's fourth season will depict "a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth". Sounds ominous.

Unlike most other TV series we've included in this list, Westworld season 4's eight episodes will all be released weekly. The fourth season's premiere will be the only entry to drop on launch day, meaning new episodes will arrive every Sunday until the season finale on August 14.

Only Murders in the Building season 2 (Disney Plus/Hulu)

When to stream it: Tuesday, June 28

The hit Hulu and Disney Plus murder-comedy series is back! Or, rather, it will be when it arrives on both streaming services in late June. US audiences will be able to catch Only Murders in the Building's second season on Hulu, while UK and international audiences can stream it on Disney's streaming service.

The series will pick up right where the first season left off, with Steven Martin's Charles-Haden, Martin Short's Oliver, and Selena Gomez's Mabel wrongfully implicated in the murder of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger. Determined to prove their innocence, the trio must stick together, try and clear their names, and bring the real culprit to justice.

Unfortunately, that'll be easier said than done. Their New York neighbors believe them to be guilty, while the real murderer keeps hiding police evidence in their department. Still, these amateur detectives won't be deterred in their quest absolve themselves of all blame.

Season 2 will receive a two-episode premiere when it arrives on June 28, with episodes releasing weekly after that until the finale on August 23. If you're yet to watch this truly underrated whodunnit, you've got plenty of time to catch up before it returns.

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Google has already officially unveiled the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, without really telling us much about them. Now new information from the rumor mill suggests that the displays on these phones will exactly match the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro handsets.

This comes from Android code discovered by 9to5Google, which points to the 2022 flagship handsets using the same Samsung display panels as the phones that arrived in 2021 – although there might be some very minor tweaks in store.

For the Pixel 7, that means a 1080 x 2400 pixel screen with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz, and for the Pixel 7 Pro it would be a 1440 x 3120 pixel screen with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Those aren't bad specs, but they'd be unchanged from the previous Pixels.

Possible tweaks

As for the reported tweaks, the Pixel 7 display might be a few millimeters smaller despite using the same panel, while the Pixel 7 Pro could come with the option of a 1080p mode for conserving power, perhaps in a low battery mode.

All of this is unconfirmed at the moment though, and based on references to display drivers in the core Android code. It's possible that the code could be misinterpreted or that Google is going to make changes between now and the launch of the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro handsets – which should be around October time.

What we know for sure is the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro design, because we've seen official pictures. Google has also confirmed that there will be a next-gen Tensor chipset inside the new devices, hopefully leading to a substantial speed boost.

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Analysis: the Pixel 6 formula is a good one

It's always disappointing when a new phone sticks with the same specs as its predecessor, but we are big fans of the Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro – and the case can be argued that the screens on these phones don't need much of an upgrade anyway.

The 6.4-inch panel on the Pixel 6 and the 6.71-inch panel on the Pixel 6 Pro are big and bright and sharp, and we wouldn't be too worried about picking up a Pixel 7 or a Pixel 7 Pro with the same screens attached on the front.

What users will perhaps be more interested in is performance, camera quality and battery life, and there's potential for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro to improve in all of these areas. We know that the new phones will have a new Tensor chipset, which will be crucial to its overall appeal.

In terms of release date, all Google has said is that the phones will be out later in the year, but we're expecting them to show up around October time. Until then, we can expect plenty more leaks and rumors letting us know what to expect.

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When looking for the best VPN services on the market, you've surely come across several characteristics that are supposed to make the service worth your money. 

Beside top-notch security features, a strict no-log policy and strong encryption, providers boast about the ability to use their VPN on many devices at once as a great advantage. In the past few years, device allowances have grown, with some top services even offering unlimited simultaneous connections to their users.

The bonus to the user, they say, is that you'll be able to use a single VPN subscription for all your tech - including laptops, PCs, smartphones, TV streamers, routers and more.

However, data gathered by TechRadar shows how this feature might not be as useful as you think. The vast majority of VPN users simply don't use all their simultaneous connections.

Our survey found that only 1 in 10 respondents actually use their VPN on more than five devices (Image credit: Future)

Superfluous simultaneous connections

We asked over 2,400 TechRadar readers how they use their VPNs and discovered that only 11% use their VPN service on more than five individual devices. While roughly 3 out of 5 respondents  use theirs on just three or fewer different devices.  

However, when asked to rate how important having plenty of simultaneous connections was when choosing a provider, over half responded with 'important' or 'very important'. 

So, while the vast majority of users don't actually use their VPN on the maximum number of devices, having more on offer still adds value when people are choosing their VPN provider.

While unlimited simultaneous connections appear to be somewhat superfluous, almost 75% of VPN subscribers agree on the importance of having a good range of apps available for different operating system - whether this is for your Android VPN or iPhone VPN, Windows, macOS, Linux, smart TV, or gaming console.

Another eye-catching finding concerns the price of a product, with almost 70% of respondents telling us that they would be happy to pay more if it meant that they were assured a higher level of privacy. 

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VPN connection allowances at glance

Among the top VPN services around, there's a lot of difference when it comes to how many connections are offered.

For example, our top-rated provider ExpressVPN has a limit of five devices. This is the lowest among our favorite providers, on par with Hotspot Shield and TunnelBear.

NordVPN is slightly more generous, offering six, while Proton VPN and Private Internet access (PIA) raise the bar at 10. And Surfshark and IPVanish go the whole hog, with their users having no limit on the maximum devices they can connect at the same time. 

Before these results, we would've thought that consumers greatly valued this feature when choosing their product. Similarly, we thought that a service offering fewer simultaneous connections could suffer against more generous competitors - indeed, it's something that we've frequently criticized ExpressVPN and NordVPN for in the past.

But, apparently not. Time and time again, quality and functionality appear to be preferred over quantity.

While many providers seem to keep investing to enlarge their maximum device allowance to stay ahead of the competition, it looks like it would be better to focus on more pressing elements instead. Offering a more comprehensive product - like a VPN and antivirus bundle, for example - is just one of the ways to meet the needs of an ever-changing cybersecurity world.   

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As multiplexes fully open back and film distributors lessen the hybrid streaming/theater strategy, modern cinema is at a crossroads. Audiences aren’t going back to the theaters in large numbers for a variety of reasons. From the rise of ticket prices and everything associated with the movie-going experience to the rise in Oscar-worthy films from streaming platforms like Netflix and AppleTV+, there’s little incentive now. 

It’s the reason why film studios are gravitating toward established franchises, remakes/reboots and intellectual properties like comic books adaptations. Of course, legendary film makers like Martin Scorese and Francis Ford Coppola have used the popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to call out the lack of original storytelling with significant budgets. Modern console and PC gaming have run into a similar argument as well, with even some of the best PC games sometimes going to the same storytelling well for content. 

Newer IPs with budgets anywhere near AAA have been few and far in-between over the past decade. Just a look into the highest-grossing games of 2021, the top ten were literally exclusive to sequels and reboots. Original IPs don’t begin to show up until number 13 with decades-old Minecraft alongside Back 4 Blood (the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead) at the 18th spot. In 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 was the only non-sequel to crack the top ten and that’s adapted from a pen-and-paper RPG.  

This year looks to be a bit different for big-budget AAA titles with the overwhelming success of Elden Ring alongside upcoming releases like Forspoken and Starfield (though Elden Ring, while full of original elements, is still a FromSoftware "Soulsborne" title). However, these are more exceptions to the norm. When it comes to PC gaming specifically, big-budget AAA exclusives don’t make as much sense for developers as they used to. That’s because the platform has continued its reputation as an experimental playground for creators of all budgets.

PCs are great for indie developers with fresh ideas

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Outside of third-party AAA games, day-one releases on Microsoft Game Pass and more recent later-life ports of Sony PlayStation exclusives, PC gaming still manages to exist in its own world. 

This begins with indie developers at the heart. As The Batman and Doctor Strange and The Multiverse of Madness become the big box office movie events of the year so far, there’s still enough room for well-received indie films like Everything, Everywhere At Once. 

For every Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, and Halo Infinite, there are plenty of ultra-popular games with smaller budgets from Sable to Loop Hero. On Steam alone, 90 percent of games available on Steam are from indie developers and a little less than half of sales on the digital store are from indie titles according to reports. 

Interestingly enough, the data also showed that indie games only make up 30 percent of the active user base currently, so if . A recent YouGov study also showed that indie games for PC alongside consoles are the only type of games to see year-over-year growth amongst casual and gaming enthusiasts. 

PC is the only place to really get quality VR gaming

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The freedom of developing on PC is the reason why virtual reality eventually received mainstream acceptance. Before Facebook (now Meta) released the standalone Oculus Go and later Quest line of VR headsets, the Rift was a PC-only affair. Though the Rift line was discontinued, the Valve Index and HTV Vive headsets still exist for the niche market.

Oculus Link even allows PC gamers to connect Quest headsets to their rigs now. Some have now called VR a “heaven for indie developers.” Now a part of Meta, Beat Saber creator Beat Games was a Czech-based indie studio before the popular rhythm game took off. 

On the AAA side of things, the current benchmark for big budget VR experiences is Half Life: Alyx. EA even tried to resurrect the Medal of Honor franchise through a big budget PC VR game but the reception was lackluster at best. Though top tier developers have all but given up on VR or are waiting on what Sony has in to offer with the PSVR2, indie experimentation has maintained a consistent flow of releases. 

eSports is an overwhelmingly PC affair

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Possibly one of the biggest reason why PC gaming doesn’t really need big tentpole releases the way consoles do is because the platform effectively runs the entire esports industry. 

With a continuously growing value of $1.8 billion, competitive gaming in its current form is biggest on PC. With an obvious focus on the multiplayer experience, these games receive constant updates that can last years. Sure, the competitive aspect where money is involved is sure to encourage many participants, however, there are many who just want to enjoy the game.  

PC gaming makes up the top ten games with biggest prize purses. Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Fortnite, League of Legends, and Arena of Valor among others competitively require a rig. 

Putting things in perspective, last year’s International 10 tournament for Dota 2 had a prize pool of over $40 million. Reaching the finals in Fortnite World Cup nets a minimum of $50,000 and the overall winner leaves with $3 million.

PC gaming has a sense of history that consoles simply don't

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Besides esports, VR or the plethora of indie games available, PCs by default are better for game preservation. 

For those individuals who may have the original multi-CD copy of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic or original Doom on floppy, there’s a lot that can be done with an external disc drive. Around the hype of The Matrix Resurrection last year, I was in the mood to play Enter The Matrix. 

Finding a ten dollar copy on Amazon and a cheap external DVD drive, I was able to play it without any problem on my rig. This led to a rabbit hole of playing some old PC games that I had stored in the closet from Need For Speed Underground 2 to the original Call of Duty. And we're not even talking about emulation which is doing a better job of preserving gaming history than Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, albeit in its own homebrew, piratey way.

The time of PC Gaming having huge exclusive AAA moments is long gone and that’s totally fine. That’s because as gaming has become more mainstream, the reasons why people game on PC has changed. Some want to play the latest title that pushes their hardware to the max - others to spend long hours practicing for the next Dota tournament. 

Meanwhile, indie developers have found success creating games that don’t need a lot of razzle-dazzle - just unique gameplay or inventive storytelling. The last couple of decades had the gaming industry trying to legitimize video games as an art form that rivals cinema. When it comes to PC gaming, wanting that artistic acceptance seems rather archaic.

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Facebook has had dark mode available as an option for desktop, iOS and Android users since 2020, but some users are posting that they're now unable to switch the feature on.

The color scheme can be more manageable on the eyes when scrolling through your newsfeed or a set of videos, especially at night.

Other apps from Meta have also benefited from dark modes such as Instagram and WhatsApp, but Facebook seems to switch the feature off from time to time.

We've reached out to Facebook for comment to find out why it's been switched off for certain users.

How to check if you have dark mode

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Dark mode can be difficult to find on iOS or Android, as it's not as visible as other features. On the main screen, go to the 'Menu' icon on the navigation bar, then Settings & Privacy, scroll down to Preferences, and Dark Mode should be there.

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However, for the desktop it's an easier affair by simply going to the arrow on the top right, selecting 'Display and Accessibility', and switching on dark mode.

There hasn't been an explanation from Meta as to why it's decided to switch off the feature for some, nor is there a reason regardless to do it. It's a useful feature, and it won't be a strain on the company or the apps it offers, so the deactivation is a baffling decision.

For the time being, we recommend removing the app from your Android or iOS device, reinstalling it, and see whether that makes dark mode return as an option.

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Star Wars fans are eating well today (Friday, May 27). Not only is there a brand-new TV show set in that galaxy far, far away available to stream, but there were plenty of exciting announcements made on day 1 of Star Wars Celebration, which took place in California on Thursday, May 26.

With Obi-Wan Kenobi's standalone series arriving on Disney Plus, you're likely re-immersing yourself in the world of Star Wars after some time away. Well, once you're done checking out its two-episode premiere, plus reading our in-depth chat with Obi-Wan's showrunner-director and main cast, you'll want to catch up on the latest news to come out of Star Wars Celebration.

And there's a lot to get up to speed with. Below, we'll run you through every announcement, trailer, and other interesting pieces of news that were revealed during day 1 of Star Wars Celebration. That includes updates on The Mandalorian season 3, Andor, and other upcoming Star Wars projects that are at various stages of development.

So, what are you waiting for? Strap into your Millennium Falcon (we know you have one), engage your hyperdrive, and let's travel at light speed towards everything that was announced.

The Mandalorian season 3 gets a release date and first footage reveal

The Mandalorian season 3 returns early in 2023. (Image credit: Lucasfilm/Walt Disney Studios)

Let's kick things off with Star Wars' most popular series of recent times. Yes, The Mandalorian season 3's release is drawing ever closer – and we finally know when it'll be with us.

As announced on the official Star Wars Twitter account, the hit Disney Plus show will return to our screens in February 2023. That's further away than what Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Moff Gideon in the series, recently told fans. Still, it's pleasing to know that the countdown is truly on for the show's return.

Star Wars Celebration attendees weren't just treated to that announcement, though. Audiences were also given their first look at The Mandalorian's next instalment, with a sizzle reel giving us a tease of what's to come.

According to those in attendance, there were plenty of stunning shots and visuals to take in, but it's the hints at where season 3's plot will go that was most intriguing. 

The footage showed Mando meeting with The Armorer again, who told him that "redemption is no longer possible" after the latter found out that the former had removed his helmet (on multiple occasions) in previous seasons. Meanwhile, Mando tells Grogu that the duo are bound for Mandalore – the home world of all Mandalorians – so he can be forgiven for his transgressions.

Other blink and you'll miss it scenes involved Mando and Grogu reuniting with Greef Karga, who seems to have settled into a new (and well-paying, based on his attire) profession, and a tense, verbal showdown with Bo-Katan, another Mandalorian warrior who fans will remember from the show's second season and animated series The Clone Wars. There were also plenty of action-packed moments to take in, before Bo-Katan ominously tells Grogu "Did you think your dad was the only Mandalorian?". Color us excited.

Andor season 1 gets a teaser trailer and release date reveal

Andor, the Star Wars prequel series starring Diego Luna's rebellion hero from Rogue One, will officially launch on Disney Plus on August 31.

The series, which will receive a two-episode premiere on that date, is set five years before Luna teams up with Felicity Jones' Jyn Erso to steal the Death Star plans in order to aid the rebellion's fight against the Galactic Empire. Expect it to be a gritty, street-level affair in much the same away as Rogue One was.

And that seems to be the case, judging by the show's first teaser, which accompanied its release date announcement. You can watch the first footage from the upcoming series above, which is also the first Star Wars TV series that doesn't utilize Industrial Light and Magic's StageCraft (aka The Volume) technology. Instead, the show was set in real locations to retain that hardy, criminal underworld style that Rogue One is known for.

Andor season 1 will consist of 12 episodes, though it's unclear if the series will receive dual-episodic releases over the course of six weeks or get weekly releases after its premiere date. Oh, and why do we say that this is the show's first season? Because a second instalment – also comprising 12 episodes – is already in development and will begin shooting in November, according to Variety.

Skeleton Crew, a Star Wars series starring Jude Law, announced

Skeleton Crew will be helmed by Spider-Man director Jon Watts. (Image credit: Lucasfilm)

Now this was a pleasant surprise. Skeleton Crew, a new Star Wars TV series, is coming to Disney Plus sometime in 2023 – and it'll star none other than Marvel movie and Fantastic Beasts actor Jude Law. Talk about nailing down a role in three of the biggest franchises of all-time.

Little is known about Skeleton Crew, but we do have some information on its, well, backstage crew and what the show will entail.

Skeleton Crew is the official name of the series developed by Jon Watts (Spider-Man's MCU trilogy), and Christopher Ford (Chaos Walking) which previously had the working title Grammar Rodeo (a fun nod to one of The Simpsons' many, many episodes). Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are also on board as executive producers alongside Watts, which isn't surprising, given how that duo have single-handedly (or should that be dual-handedly?) developed Star Wars' burgeoning output of TV-specific content.

According to Filoni, Skeleton Crew is an "upcoming live-action series stars kids but is as much for kids as The Clone Wars". Expect it to contain some mature concepts and themes that may not be suitable for kids of a certain age, then.

Per IGN, Skeleton Crew's story will follow "a group of 10-year-old kids from a small planet who get lost in that galaxy far, far away and must try to find their way home". The series is also set after Return of the Jedi, aka Star Wars Episode VI, so it'll be placed on the main Star Wars timeline alongside The Mandalorian and Ahsoka Tano's forthcoming live-action show. The Hollywood Reporter also claims that filming will begin this summer and that Skeleton Crew will have the feel of a 1980s Amblin Entertainment production, such as The Goonies or E.T.

Indiana Jones 5 first image revealed

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Okay, these next two announcements are not Star Wars-centric. But, considering that Lucasfilm was the company that originally brought them to the big screen, it makes sense that they'd be covered in some capacity during Star Wars Celebration.

The first of that duo is Indiana Jones 5. We already knew that the next instalment in the iconic Harrison Ford-starring action-adventure film series was coming in June 2023. However, this is the first teaser we've received about the James Mangold-directed flick – even if it is just an image.

The still, which you can see in the tweet above, shows Ford's Jones crossing a rickety old bridge – presumably in a cave looking for treasure – as the warm, yellow glow of sunlight appears through a crack in the cave's roof. Sure, it doesn't give anything away, but it's a fan-pleasing image that'll whet your appetite ahead of the movie's release.

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fantastic Beasts' Mads Mikkelsen, Logan's Boyd Holbrook, and Uncharted's Antonio Banderas among the supporting cast. Mangold also serves as co-writer alongside Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth (Flag Day, Edge of Tomorrow), with Indiana Jones' legendary director Steven Spielberg and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy among the film's executive producers.

First trailer for Willow TV sequel unveiled

Arriving nearly 35 years after the cult favorite 1988 dark fantasy film, a Willow TV series will be released on Disney Plus on November 30.

The show, which is set 20 years after the events of the original movie, will see Warwick Davis (Rogue One, Harry Potter) reprise his role as the Nelwyn dwarven wizard known as Willow Ufgood, who joins Ruby Cruz's Princess Kit (and a band of other warriors) on a journey to rescue Kit's twin brother from an as-yet-revealed villain.

As the teaser trailer (which you can watch above) shows, the TV series looks to have retained the whimsical, dramatic, and ominous tones and style from the Willow flick. Fans of that late 80s movie, then, are sure to be counting down the days until the live-action show makes its grand debut on Disney's streaming service.

Ron Howard, who directed the original film, is on board as an executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy, Jonathan Kasdan, and Bryan Glazer among others. The eight-episode series has been developed by Kasdan (Dawson's Creek, Solo: A Star Wars story) and Wendy Mericle (Arrow).

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Google is rolling out a new update for cloud storage service Drive that could save users plenty of time and hassle.

The update introduces the ability to use copy, cut and paste shortcuts - Ctrl + C, Ctrl + X and Ctrl + V (and macOS equivalents) - to transfer files between Google Drive folders with greater ease.

“This saves you time by allowing you to copy one or more files and move them to new locations in Drive, and across multiple tabs, with fewer clicks,” explained Google in a blog post announcing the changes.

Google Drive copy-and-paste

As a side-effect of the transition to remote and hybrid working, many knowledge workers now depend on a larger volume of documents and spreadsheets to collaborate effectively, which makes managing cloud storage something of a difficulty.

This was especially the case under the previous Google Drive system, whereby users would have to lean on the clunky “Move to” feature or drag-and-drop mechanics to shift multiple files between locations.

However, with the introduction of copy-and-paste keyboard shortcuts, restoring order to a mess of files and folders should become a little easier.

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As explained in the blog post, copying a file in Google Drive will also capture a link, which can be pasted into a document or email as a simple way to share content with co-workers or external partners.

Another feature bundled with the update is the ability to use the Ctrl + Enter shortcut to open files or folders in a new browser tab, providing an easy way to launch into multiple files at once or shift files between two folders.

The Google Drive update is already rolling out to workers whose companies have opted into receiving features in early-access. The rest of us should see the update take effect in the first week of June.

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If you don't really understand why camera phones need to have 108MP or even 200MP sensors, when your old iPhone with a 12MP camera was just fine, then Samsung has a video you should watch. If you're a cat fan it might be worth a glance too.

Samsung has shared a video about its new 200MP camera sensor - this was announced in late 2021 but hasn't been used in a smartphone so far. Maybe Samsung is gearing up to use it in the Galaxy S23 line, judging by the existence of this new advert.

This video teaches us the usefulness of its new sensor in the best possible way: with cats. We see a team of engineers use the ISOCELL HP1, as it's called, to photograph some fluffy little cats, before one such shot is blown up to massive proportions for a billboard picture.

The message behind this is pretty clear: 200MP pictures are high-res enough to be turned into giant billboard images. Of course, not many people actually want to take pictures that are this big, but at least the messaging makes sense.

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Analysis: cats

Lots of the time, when tech companies unveil new components like camera sensors, chipsets or neural processing units, the gadgets are way too techy to make sense to the average person.

That's why Samsung is using cats in its videos: it gives us something cute to look at, and shows in easy terms why some people might find a 200MP sensor useful.

Xiaomi did the same back in 2019 when it unveiled the Mi Note 10, the first smartphone with a 108MP camera - during the launch event it wheeled out a massive picture of a cat that was shot on the device.

Admittedly the shot that Samsung chose to blow up on the billboard is a bit of a weird one - the cat looks rather squished - but we're still happy because we like cats. 

Rumors suggest Motorola is launching a 200MP camera phone in July 2022, and Samsung is expected to debut one before too long too, since it makes the sensors - given Xiaomi's precedent for using the highest-megapixel cameras possible, it likely won't be far behind either. So hopefully soon every street in every city will be lined with cat billboards.

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